Neuroendocrine Tumors

Types

There are many types of neuroendocrine tumors, such as:

• Carcinoid tumors of the lung or intestinal tract
• Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET), also known as islet cell cancer
• Medullary thyroid carcinoma
• Merkel cell carcinoma, also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin
• Pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland
• Small cell carcinoma of locations such as the lung or cervix
• Large cell carcinoid tumor, most commonly of the lung

Learn more about carcinoid tumors, medullary thyroid carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma and pheochromocytoma.